November 4th 2024.
Stuart Hogg, a former Scotland rugby player who made 100 appearances for his country, has recently confessed to a terrible truth. The 32-year-old athlete faced a charge of domestic abuse against his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg, spanning over a period of five years. Originally scheduled for trial at Selkirk Sheriff Court, Stuart appeared in court and pleaded guilty to the single charge in front of his parents.
The father-of-four, who currently plays for French club Montpellier, will have his sentencing at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on December 5. Stuart admitted to yelling, swearing, and behaving abusively towards his wife, as well as constantly keeping track of her movements and sending alarming and distressing messages. In one instance, he sent over 200 messages in just a couple of hours. The court was also informed that Gillian was left feeling scared and longing for the morning to come as quickly as possible due to Stuart's actions.
Aside from his rugby career, Stuart has also worked as a pundit in the sport. His estranged wife, Gillian, eventually sought advice from domestic abuse services after experiencing a panic attack following an incident with Stuart. The single charge that Stuart pleaded guilty to relates to a five-year period between 2019 and 2024. Stuart began his professional rugby career with Glasgow Warriors, where he played over 100 games before moving to Exeter Chiefs in 2019. In July 2024, he joined French side Montpellier, where he currently plays.
In a surprising turn of events, Stuart announced his retirement from international rugby last year, despite previously stating that he would retire after the World Cup. In recognition of his contributions to rugby union football, Stuart was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours. Despite his accomplishments on the field, Stuart's abusive behavior towards his wife has now come to light, bringing shame and consequences to his once-admired reputation.
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